A little while ago I received a couple of products from a natural skincare brand of which I hadn’t heard before. Now I am using it on a daily base, because Oh Boy… This stuff is amazing!

The name Squalan is derived from the substance squalane, a fatty substance that occurs naturally in our skin. Both humans, animals and plants produce it. At birth, our skin has a high percentage of squalane but this is depleted with age. All Squalan products are made of a 100% plant-based oil, derived from ECOCERT approved sugar cane, and are identical to the substance that is naturally found in our skin.

The Squalan skincare range consists of a Pure Facial Oil, a Cleanser, a Moisturizer and an Eye serum. I myself use the first three products. The Squalan Pure Facial Oil gives your skin just the hydration that it needs. Is your skin greasy? Then your skin will become less greasy. Is your skin dry? Then it will hydrate your skin until the moisture level is in balance again. The Squalan oil works soothing for all skin types, it diminishes ageing spots and it repairs damaged skin. Once or twice a day I use three pumps. I like that it doesn’t feel very oily. It’s more like a super silky serum and it doesn’t leave a greasy film on the skin. It also mixes perfectly with my foundation and it leaves a beautiful dewy glow. Oh! And it’s also suitable for the lips and the skin around your eyes!

The Squalan Cleanser is another wonderful product. Its texture reminds me of vaseline, only thinner. You might wonder: will this come off? Trust me, it absolutely will! You apply it directly to your face, massage it onto the skin and then the magic comes: with a bit of water, the thick substance directly transforms into a cleansing milk. It cleanses very good and it can also be used on your eyelids. Only some types of mascara won’t remove for 100%.

And then there’s the Squalan Moisturizer in a travel size roller. Just like the Pure Oil, this too is a Facial Oil, but with one difference: it contains an extra ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture for up to 24 hours. It’s recommended for mature skin and it reduces fine lines and wrinkles. You can use it for dry spots, chapped lips, minor burns or abrasions. The mini roller is super convenient for when your’e on the go and so I carry it in my bag all the time :).

SQUALAN is meant for both men and women, it’s not tested on animals, 100% plant based, vegan, ECOCERT approved and doesn’t contain paraben or alcohol. And if it wasn’t clear already: I’m a FAN :).